The rising costs of sugar, onions, pulses, and edible oils threaten to keep household budgets under pressure in India, with global and seasonal factors driving persistent price hikes amidst government intervention efforts. India’s kitchen budget is coming under fresh strain…
The Gujarat High Court has upheld the validity of GST on corporate guarantees issued by holding companies, but rejected the ‘whichever is higher’ valuation clause, providing clarity for businesses and limiting retrospective application of the rule. The Gujarat High Court…
A new NITI Aayog report reveals that while India’s higher education system is producing more graduates than ever, a significant proportion are struggling to find jobs aligned with their qualifications, highlighting a pressing need for curriculum reform and practical skilling.…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has met with leaders of 20 Indian space start-ups, urging them to expand the use of space technology into everyday applications such as agriculture, environmental monitoring, and education, signalling a new chapter in India’s burgeoning private…
India and Bhutan are forging a more equal and comprehensive strategic partnership, characterised by legal reforms, economic cooperation, and enhanced connectivity, marking a shift towards long-term regional stability. India and Bhutan’s relationship has steadily evolved from a post-colonial friendship into…
As Indian occupiers prioritize high-quality locations and integrate AI into workplace strategies, landlords are urged to upgrade infrastructure and expand into tier-two cities to meet the evolving demand by 2028. Nearly 40% of office occupiers in India are worried about…
Telangana has updated its telecom infrastructure regulations in line with the 2023 India Telecommunications Act, aiming to streamline permissions, ban property taxes on networks, and enhance infrastructure protection for faster network deployment. Telangana has brought its state rules in line…
Officers in Hyderabad have dismantled a clandestine unit producing pan masala and tobacco, uncovering a Rs 160 crore evasion linked to unregistered machinery and unpaid taxes, as enforcement intensifies under new capacity-based levies. Officers from the Hyderabad CGST Zone have…
State-owned Coal India is set to open its first overseas trading office in Singapore, signalling a shift in focus towards critical minerals like lithium and copper, and marking a strategic move to expand beyond traditional coal operations. Coal India is…
Torrent Pharmaceuticals is reevaluating its hiatus from drug research as it reaches a size capable of absorbing the risks associated with long-term pharmaceutical innovation, signalling a strategic shift in Indian pharma giants towards innovation-led growth. Torrent Pharmaceuticals is reconsidering its…
The Indian government has signed agreements with PhonePe and Shell India to enhance support for startups, offering technology access, mentorship, and industry networks to accelerate innovation in the country. India’s Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade has signed…
India’s leading power companies are favouring indigenous nuclear reactor designs to speed up project timelines and reduce costs, marking a significant shift in the country’s nuclear strategy as private sector participation increases. India’s biggest power groups are turning to home-grown…
